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Root Beer BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
Utensils
scissors, Instant Pot, 2 tongs, carving fork, plate, bowl, 3 whisks, cutting board, Large pan
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- ⅝ lbs pork ribs
- scissors
Divide ribs into 6-7" sections.
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- Instant Pot
Press Sauté (set to Normal).
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- vegetable oil (for frying)
Cover bottom of the pot with vegetable oil and let heat for 90 seconds.
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- tongs
- carving fork
- plate
Add one section of rib. Let cook for 3 minutes on each side, remove section to a clean plate. Repeat for each section, adding vegetable oil as needed.
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Press Cancel
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Remove inner pot and carefully dispose of used oil. Wash pot with dish detergent and hot water. Rinse & dry completely. Replace in Instant Pot.
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Stack rib sections into clean inner pot.
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- ⅛ cup barbecue sauce
- 3⅜ fl oz root beer
- ⅜ tsp salt
- bowl
- whisk
In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, salt and root beer then pour over the stack of ribs in the inner pot.
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Close & lock the lid.
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Turn steam release valve to Sealing.
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Select Pressure Cook–High & set timer for 45 minutes.
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Allow Natural Release for 10 minutes.
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Press steam release valve to initiate Quick Release.
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Press Cancel and Keep Warm.
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- cutting board
- tongs
Remove ribs, place on cutting board and let cool to warm.
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Press Sauté–More.
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- whisk
Simmer 10-12 minutes, whisking frequently until thickened. Reduce to about 2 cups of sauce.
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- ⅛ cup barbecue sauce
- whisk
Add remaining BBQ sauce, mixing well.
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- Large pan
Place ribs into a large pan then pour the sauce over them.
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Enjoy!
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